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GJ54 UNY

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

84,109 mi
Last recorded84,109 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 UNY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 84,109 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody undersealed

Pass 5 Nov 2024 81,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in between tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Offside Front lower wing has corrosion but not in a structual area

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 75,371 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Lower wing has corrosion not a structural area

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 75,371 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Lower wing has corrosion not a structural area

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 72,199 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 68,282 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 68,281 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated Corrosion. (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated Corrosion. (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 66,725 miles

All suspension bushes appear slightly deteriorated but have no play

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid appears dark in colour but unable to see if this is due to contamination

Corrosion appearing throughout underside of vehicle

Corrosion to - inner sills, rear inner wheel arches, chassis rails in engine bay, front inner arches to inner wings, all steering and suspension components, brake hose ferrules.

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 66,721 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

ALL suspension components corroded

Corrosion appearing throughout underside of vehicle

Corrosion to inner sills

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 63,283 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 59,326 miles

GENERAL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTING

Pass 10 Oct 2016 57,323 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 55,628 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

all suspension components rusting

Pass 5 Sep 2014 54,114 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 54,110 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 8 Jul 2013 48,049 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 44,800 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 38,378 miles

all brake discs worn

slight drag on rear brakes

Pass 27 Oct 2010 30,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 22,456 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 13,320 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 13,320 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 7,724 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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GJ54 UNY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2004 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 59,584 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ54 UNY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 22 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GJ54 UNY is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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